Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 10.4 seconds, compared with 10.5 seconds for 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC. 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC has the higher listed output at 188 hp; 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is rated at 141 hp, a difference of 47 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC at 332 Nm and 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV at 265 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 451 litres versus 359 litres, a difference of 92 litres. 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC carries the higher towing rating at 680 kg, while 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is listed at 600 kg. 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC is 125 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the lower listed starting price at $29,590, compared with $37,990 for 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV SEL S-AWC. 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.